Jose Ching is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monterey Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multi-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a comprehensive range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Avani Kothari is a Financial Advisor with the Kothari Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides tailored financial advice designed to align with the values and goals of the families and individuals she serves. Avani began her career in wealth management through an intensive training program in New York City, developing a strong foundation in client-focused financial planning. She specializes in socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing, as well as supporting women and clients in sports and entertainment sectors. Avani earned her Bachelor's degree in Political Economy with a concentration in Financial Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™) designations. These credentials reflect her commitment to providing in-depth, high-quality financial guidance. Outside of her professional life, Avani is a certified yoga instructor and is passionate about wellness and balance. She and her fiancé recently moved back to Southern California after living on the East Coast for three years. Avani's personal interests also include pickleball, running, tennis, and spending time with her family.

Trevor Kleineahlbrandt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 23 years. He serves on the board of directors for Lytle Creek Firing Line, a non-investment-related organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary management needs.

Jason Pugmire is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in surgical esthetics and retail, as well as involvement with the CSUN VITA program. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Nicholas Smith Sr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2018, and previously at City National Bank from 2015 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jerry Candia is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches the Monrovia High School Mountain Bike Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing various investment strategies supported by both internal and third-party research.

Samuel Martinez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of experience in the industry. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at RABco Financial, Pointwealth Capital Management, El Proyecto del Barrio, Verizon, and Ross Dress for Less. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Haissam Alrachid is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO and Secretary for No Mind Left Behind, a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Raymond Siu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and TD Ameritrade Inc. He is also a joint tenant on a residential property where he collects rent from an additional unit. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory solutions supported by multi-asset portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.

James Sheridan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Sean Chang is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a user providing short reviews and user experience feedback for a corporation based in San Francisco. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, with various portfolio implementations including tax-aware options and access to strategic asset allocation.

Jeffrey Steel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets Inc. since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, using structured planning tools and modeling techniques, while generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than providing individual security recommendations.

Hyrum Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Moreton Asset Management and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Chen also spent time as an independent contractor and has experience associated with Brigham Young University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a process that combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Richard Jacobsen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its bank affiliate since 2011 and 2013, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm integrates non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Nicole Luo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Patrick Holmquist is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial guidance and services within the firm's wealth management division. Mr. Holmquist holds a Bachelor's Degree from Creighton University and a Master's Degree from Loyola Marymount University. Additionally, he completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the University of California System.

Andrew Huerta is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he works closely with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. He emphasizes providing peace of mind through thoughtful investment and retirement planning, building lasting relationships based on trust. Andrew's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Financial Consultant since 2022, Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2022, and Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys camping, family activities, food, outdoor adventures, tennis, and traveling.

Rong Wang is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hacienda Heights, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Richard Bratincevic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate investment property in Glendora, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by advanced modeling tools and a structured discovery process.

Joshua Murty is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2004 and has over 18 years of experience helping families manage wealth. Josh earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2007 and holds additional professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Josh focuses on delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to clients' personal goals. His expertise encompasses managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He believes in providing clients with the education and resources necessary to make informed financial decisions. Away from work, Josh enjoys outdoor activities such as boating, camping, fishing, football, and golfing. He lives in Yorba Linda with his wife and three children and is an active member of Friends Church.